A new South East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 6 submarine cable system is being deployed at Karachi’s Hawkes Bay. The development is expected to expand Pakistan’s international bandwidth capacity and strengthen support for cloud services, data centres, fintech, e-commerce, streaming, and the broader digital economy. According to the Ministry of Information Technology, the deployment of the […]
Over a thousand Chinese experts and scholars convened on Saturday for the Fourth China Space Science Assembly, engaging in discussions on the latest advancements, major achievements, and emerging trends in space science. The four-day conference features an opening ceremony, 14 invited reports, a roundtable on international cooperation, an international symposium, and close to 50 specialized […]
UNICEF has launched a new early childhood development initiative, Bachpan Bemisaal, in collaboration with musician Bilal Maqsood. The four-part series, created under UNICEF’s Pakkay Dost banner, uses music, storytelling and educational entertainment to promote Early Childhood Development (ECD). The programme highlights the foundational role of love, nutrition, hygiene, play and early stimulation in a child’s […]
A deadly collision between a Hiace and a car on the Karak–Indus Highway claimed six lives. Separately, five members of a family lost their lives in Nowshera when the roof of their house collapsed. According to details, a traffic accident occurred on the Karak–Indus Highway on Saturday near Metha Khel area that left six dead […]
Amid reports suggesting a possible change of Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, the coalition partners — PPP and PML-N — have reaffirmed their confidence in the incumbent provincial chief executive. Swirling speculation emerged after claims that President Asif Ali Zardari had expressed reservations over Bugti’s performance. Reports further suggested that during a recent trip to […]